Cape Range National Park

Around 1100 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park is a landscape of rugged limestone ridges, deep rocky canyons, pristine beaches and one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The nearest town is Exmouth, gateway to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cape Range National Park’s traditional custodians are the Baiyunga and Jinigudira people.

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Cape Range National Park

Around 1100 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park is a landscape of rugged limestone ridges, deep rocky canyons, pristine beaches and one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. The nearest town is Exmouth, gateway to the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef Marine Park. Cape Range National Park’s traditional custodians are the Baiyunga and Jinigudira people.

Located on the west side of Western Australia’s North West Cape, Cape Range National Park is a spectacular place of rugged limestone ranges, breathtaking deep canyons and pristine beaches. Its northern boundary is just 40 kilometres from Exmouth. Wildlife is abundant here, with a variety of birds, emus, and red kangaroos.

The Mangrove Bay sanctuary area includes a bird hide overlooking a lagoon, where a variety of birds roost at high tide. During the summer months many species of migratory birds can be seen in the area.

Cape Range National Park, WA

The sealed road from Exmouth through Cape Range National Park ends at Yardie Creek. Centuries of erosion have formed a spectacular multi-coloured gorge which is home to an assortment of wildlife, including rare black-footed rock wallabies. You can explore the gorge on walking trails or by comfortable cruise boat.

Hike the Mandu Mandu Gorge or the razor-backed ridges of Charles Knife Canyon for stunning panoramic views. More than 700 caves are located within the park and it is probable that many others remain undiscovered. Over 630 species of Australian native wildflowers are found within the park; that generally bloom toward the end of winter, including the Bird Flower and the Desert Sturt Pea.

Learn about the wonders of Cape Range National Park and nearby Ningaloo Marine Park at the Milyering Visitor Centre, managed by the Western Australian Department of Parks and Wildlife. There are a number of camping sites throughout Cape Range National Park, although some areas are allocated for day use only.

More holiday ideas

Embrace Perth's relaxed magic with a sunset drink on Cottlesloe Beach, a cruise down the Swan River or live music in inner-city enclaves. Walk Kings Park and visit historic Fremantle. Swim, bike and catch rock lobster along Rottnest Island's secluded bays. Combine Perth with a journey to the Pinnacles, Monkey Mia or the beaches and goldfields of the state's south-west.

Dive the Ningaloo Marine Park, which protects a 260km fringing reef off Western Australia's mid north coast. Snorkel through coral lagoons in Coral Bay, swim with the huge whale shark, and 4WD red sand dunes in Cape Range National Park. The Indian Ocean Drive from Perth links Ningaloo with Shark Bay and the dolphins of Monkey Mia.

Discover white beaches, coral reefs, salty fishing towns and rugged national parks on this spectacular journey along Western Australia’s Coral Coast. Head north to taste fresh crayfish in Geraldton and mouth-watering tropical fruits in Carnarvon. Swim with the huge whale shark on Ningaloo Reef and four wheel drive through the canyons of nearby Cape Range National Park. On your way back down the coast, meet the dolphins of Monkey Mia, along with whales, manta rays, turtles, sharks, dugongs and fish in the wider Shark Bay World Heritage Area. See seasonal wildflowers break out their brightest colours all along the coast, from Cape Range to the cliffs and gorges of Kalbarri National Park.

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